Google introduces Googlebook with AI features but lags behind Windows in productivity
Google launched its new Googlebook laptops running Aluminium OS, designed to integrate AI tools like Gemini for productivity. The devices feature Magic Pointer (context-aware screen highlighting), Rambler (voice dictation with filler-word smoothing), and AI-powered file tagging in the Files app. However, they require Android 17 phones for full functionality, unlike Windows 11’s broader Android…
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- Googlebook requires **Android 17 phones** for full sync, unlike Windows 11’s **Android 10** support via Phone Link
- **Rambler** voice dictation smooths filler words but works only in select apps like Gmail, not system-wide
- Lenovo Googlebook 15 struggles with **lag** and **keyboard quality**, while Windows 11 offers smoother multitasking
The Lenovo Googlebook 15 tested here suffers from hardware quirks—like a poor keyboard and laggy performance—while Windows 11 offers more consistent workflows. AI features, such as Gemini-generated widgets or semantic search, remain limited or unreliable. The reviewer still prefers Windows for daily tasks, though Google’s AI integrations show promise for niche use cases.
Google’s new Googlebook has clever AI tricks. I’d still pick a Windows laptop
pcworld.com · 15 October 2026
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